Does Western Alliance Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Western Alliance Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Western Alliance Bank. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Western Alliance Bank?

76% of Western Alliance Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Western Alliance Bank 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Western Alliance Bank?

Credit Analyst (26) , Analyst (12) , Vice President (12) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Portfolio Manager (6) , Senior Credit Analyst (6) , Assistant Vice President (5) , Loan Administrator (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Commercial Underwriter (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Anonymous (3) , Bank Teller (3) , Data Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at Western Alliance Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is good but not great unless you work in the lending dept." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 14 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers." ((in 12 reviews)); "Growth opportunities" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Western Alliance Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Poor leadership." ((in 13 reviews)); "Some managers have been known to get physical with their employees." ((in 11 reviews)); "No training permitted, extremely competitive with no loyalty given, unclear and competing strategies, major rifts between department teams" ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management sometimes does not think like the 'big banks' and is headstrong about working from the office in spite of last year's productivity and financials breaking records while NOT working from the office." ((in 9 reviews)); "functional work environment, then this is the place for you!" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Western Alliance Bank layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Western Alliance Bank layoffs and their outlook for job security at Western Alliance Bank in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Western Alliance Bank locations?

Phoenix , Las Vegas , San Diego , San Jose , San Francisco , Chandler , Los Angeles , Dallas , Reno , Chicago , Arizona City , Mesa , Scottsdale , Westlake Village , Boston , Reston , New York , Flagstaff , Gilbert , Washington , Raleigh , Westerville , Beverly Hills , Costa Mesa , Irvine , Woodland Hills , Carmel Valley , Oakland , Henderson , Vancouver

Western Alliance Bank reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(385 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Vecchione

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (385 reviews)

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Western Alliance Bank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 385 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Western Alliance Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

385 reviews

1.0

Feb 25, 2026

Toxic

Auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Free Snacks 2. Early releases on Holidays

Cons

1. Micromanagement culture 2. Younger employees’ perspectives are often undervalued 3. Limited consideration of input from seniors and staff 4. Lack of diversity I was with the organization for a little over two years. As a Gen Z employee, I often felt that my input was not taken seriously. During my time there (2.3 years), approximately 15 individuals left the team, which speaks to the broader challenges within the work environment.

Western Alliance Bank Response

4mo

We appreciate your honest feedback and sharing information about your experience. We're sorry to hear that your leadership team failed to meet your expectations. Your comments and recommendations have been shared with leadership, as we view all feedback as an opportunity to get better. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this review and we wish you the best in your career.

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

New Employee Review

Crisis response coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Respectful environment Knowledgeable and helpful coworkers Management listens to concerns

Cons

Salary could be improved and comparable to responsibilities

Western Alliance Bank Response

4mo

Thank you for your review and the 5-star rating! We're so pleased that you are enjoying being part of our team. We agree our people are one of the best aspects of our company. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is appreciated.

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great Company

Senior credit analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Takes care of employees and treats them fairly

Cons

Some teams are understaffed and overworked

Western Alliance Bank Response

4mo

We really appreciate your feedback and the 5-star review. We’re especially happy to hear you acknowledge how we take care of our people! Thanks again for taking time to leave a review.

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